Latest earthquakes near Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Peru? If an earthquake is happening right now near Peru (also known as Perú), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Peru Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Peru. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Peru and elsewhere.
Sep 21, 2023 09:11PM
M4.9 Earthquake hit near Pucallpa in Peru on Thursday Evening.
Sep 11, 2023 11:58PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night 180km from Iquique in Chile.
Sep 2, 2023 06:11AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit near Pucallpa in Peru on Saturday Morning.
Aug 23, 2023 09:02AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning 110km from Iquique in Chile.
Aug 21, 2023 12:24AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Night near Machala in Ecuador.
Aug 18, 2023 05:27AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Friday Night in the South Pacific Ocean near Minas de Marcona (Peru).
Peru Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5512 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 kilometers (186 mi) of Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 551 earthquakes per year, or 45 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Peru roughly every 15 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Peru in 2014. A total of 966 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Peru that year. The strongest had a 8.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Peru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Peru during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 5059 | 91.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 418 | 7.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 28 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 5 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 2 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Peru
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Peru occurred on Apr 1, 2014 18:46 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 185 kilometers (115 mi) south-southwest of Tacna, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Peru in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.4 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 2001 15:33, 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-southwest of Arequipa. It is the strongest earthquake near Peru in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Peru in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Peru.
Earthquakes by region of Peru
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Peru.
- Amazonas
- Ancash
- Apurímac
- Arequipa
- Ayacucho
- Cajamarca
- Callao
- Cusco
- Huancavelica
- Huanuco
- Ica
- Junin (Junín)
- La Libertad
- Lambayeque
- Lima Region (Departamento de Lima)
- Loreto
- Madre de Dios
- Moquegua
- Pasco
- Piura
- Puno
- San Martín
- Tacna
- Tumbes
- Ucayali
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Peru.
When was the last earthquake in Peru?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the night of October 3, 2023 at 02:40 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 83km south of Huancayo at a depth of 103km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Peru?
A 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the afternoon of June 23, 2001 at 15:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west of Arequipa at a depth of 33km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Peru since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Peru?
In the past 10 years, 5512 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Peru. This averages to 551 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 hours.
